This Ready Solution uses PowerEdge servers for computing at the edge, near camera locations. Either 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors or 2nd Gen AMD EPYC processors power the PowerEdge servers. These servers support NVIDIA T4 GPU controllers for video decoding and image recognition during deep learning model inference. These servers are certified as NGC-Ready for Edge Systems Customers can choose one of the rack server options listed in the following table for an optimum balance of computing, memory, and GPU performance:
Table 1. Server options
PowerEdge R640 |
Dual socket 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors |
24 DIMMs |
3 |
PowerEdge R740 |
Dual socket 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors |
24 DIMMs |
3 FI + 3 APOS on x8 slots |
PowerEdge R740xd |
Dual socket 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors |
24 DIMMs |
3 FI + 3 APOS on x8 slots |
PowerEdge R7515 |
Single socket 2nd Gen AMD EPYC processor |
16 DIMMS |
4 |
PowerEdge R6525 |
Dual socket 2nd Gen AMD EPYC processor |
32 DIMMS |
3 |
PowerEdge R7525 |
Dual socket 2nd Gen AMD EPYC processor |
32 DIMMS |
6 |
DSS 8840 |
Dual socket 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors |
24 DIMMS |
16 |
PowerEdge XE2420 |
Dual socket 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (maximum 150 W Gold) |
16 DIMMs |
4 |
PowerEdge XR2 |
Dual socket 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors |
16 DIMMs |
1 |
Note: For our recommendations for small, medium, and large retail stores, see Configuration.
